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Essential Amino Acid

Essential amino acids are amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through dietary sources. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition examines essential amino acids across multiple contexts, including their role in skeletal muscle development, metabolic pathway…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 55× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-7835

Overview

Essential amino acids are amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through dietary sources. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition examines essential amino acids across multiple contexts, including their role in skeletal muscle development, metabolic pathways, and therapeutic applications. Studies have investigated how dietary protein composition affects exercise-induced muscle hypertrophy in animal models and explored the metabolic profiles of amino acids in various physiological states. The journal has published work on specific essential amino acids such as methionine, examining its antioxidant properties, and tryptophan, analyzing its molecular characteristics through spectrometric methods. Research has also addressed amino acid derivatives in the context of liver disease pathogenesis and treatment, as well as the broader role of amino acids and biogenic amines in nutritional toxicology. Additional investigations have explored amino acid-based interventions, including elemental diets for gastrointestinal conditions, and the relationship between amino acid metabolism and cellular aging processes. This body of work reflects the fundamental importance of essential amino acids in human nutrition, disease mechanisms, and potential therapeutic strategies.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 55 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Nutrition (ISSN 2379-7835).

Journal editorial board
Christopher Ochner · United States Alicja Kuban-Jankowska · Poland Angel Catala · Argentina

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